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Andrius was unfazed while Jude gloated at him.
Ford and Jennifer instinctively turned to Halle.
“Halle, come over here!” Ford signaled his daughter multiple times, afraid that Master Turner would misunderstand the situation.
Jennifer was much more direct. She strode over to Halle, grabbed her arm, and wanted to drag her away from Andrius so that she would not be involved when Master Turner blamed Andrius.
Halle somehow cemented herself on the spot. No matter how hard her mother pulled her, she did not even move. Her persistence made her mother anxious, but there was nothing Jennifer could do.
Master Turner was already standing in front of Andrius.
Jude’s grin widened. He was delighted because Andrius would soon be scolded and berated by Master Turner.
Jennifer and Ford were both anxious and nervous as well.
“Mr. Moonshade!” Hansel bowed deeply in front of Andrius and welcomed him sincerely, “It is my honor to see you here in Sumeria.”
What?
What just happened?
Jude, Ford, and Jennifer were all stunned.
Should Master Turner not be scolding Andrius before throwing him out of the door? What happened?
Judging from Master Turner’s tone, he seemed to know Andrius.
Andrius remained seated leisurely. “Hansel, you shouldn’t have. There’s no need for you to make things so grand for me.
“Yes, sir.” Hansel nodded repeatedly.
He then looked at Halle and her mother beside her. He asked, “Sir, are they with you?”
Before Andrius could say a word, Jennifer nodded immediately and said, “Yeah, we are together.”
She was not an idiot, and she could tell that Master Turner treated Andrius with respect. They knew each other.
Master Turner only came out because of Andrius.
“Yeah! Yeah, we are together!” Ford nodded as well.
Jude wore a sour look on his face because Andrius snatched his spotlight. He went up with a flattering smile and said, “Master Turner, my father is Zack Carver of Carver Enterprises. He met you before at the finance summit five years ago…”
To his surprise, Hansel did not even look at him. He nodded and said to Jennifer and Ford, “Oh, please excuse me. If you had mentioned Mr. Moonshade’s name, I would have come out to welcome you already.”
The two of them smiled awkwardly, unable to conceal the embarrassment on their faces.
A while ago, they had mocked and sneered at Andrius, and wanted Halle to stay away from him so that
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she would not be cast in a bad light when Hansel came out.
Now, Hansel told them he would have come out a long time ago if they had just mentioned Andrius‘
name.
It was a slap in their faces! A total embarrassment.
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The one who felt more embarrassed was Jude. He was completely disregarded. His face flushed as if he was slapped by his own ignorance and arrogance.
“Mr. Moonshade…” Hansel looked at Andrius with a smile. “Why don’t we talk inside?”
“Sure.” Andrius nodded. Since he was already here, he should at least be a good guest to the host.
Therefore, the group followed Hansel into his living hall.
“Mr. Moonshade!”
After everyone was seated, Hansel brought a box of tea leaves over. “These are tea leaves that I got from Mount Fiver the other day. They are quality rooibos tea, and I haven’t got the heart to drink them. Now that you are here, I believe it’s a good chance for us to taste it.”
Hansel chatted with Andrius as if they were old friends talking about all kinds of topics.
Hansel did most of the talking whereas Andrius simply listened, nodded, and smiled in response to his hospitality.
Halle would join the conversation from time to time.
As for Jude, Ford, and Jennifer, they continued to feel uncomfortable and simply wore awkward smiles throughout the conversation.
Half an hour later, the servant from earlier came in and whispered something into Hansel’s ear.
Hansel’s expression changed. He wore an apologetic look and said to Andrius, “Mr. Moonshade, please excuse me as I have something urgent to attend to. I might not be able to…”
“It’s alright.” Andrius got up and said, “Then, I should be leaving as well.”
The group then returned to Halle’s place.
On the way back, Ford and Jennifer tried to speak their minds, but the words were stuck in their throats
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When they were back home, Jennifer could no longer hold her curiosity back and asked, “Andrius, do you know Master Turner personally?”
The other three widened their ears for the answer.
“Not really. It’s just that I saved his life once,” Andrius explained leisurely.
When he was fighting at the frontline of the Western Frontline, Hansel, who was a well–known business tycoon, was abducted by terrorists. The terrorists demanded more money to fund their terror activities. Andrius had saved him.
Hansel respected Andrius because he was the Wolf King and also his savior.
1 see.”
When Jude heard the answer, he scoffed with disdain. “Andrius, you are really from the mountains. You are so narrow–sighted. You didn’t know how to use your connection with Master Turner. A favor from Master Turner is difficult to get. It can make a person rich overnight and help a family rise to prominence. Yet you…
He looked at Andrius with contempt. “You simply use his favor to act cool. How foolish.”
Jude laughed at him.
Both Ford and Jennifer suddenly looked at him with similar disgust.
Andrius was indeed a narrow–sighted person. He was favored by heaven, yet he simply wasted the chance.
What a fool!
Jude exclaimed meaningfully, “A person must rely on your own capabilities, not luck. How many times do you think Lady Luck will favor you? Are there that many influential figures waiting for you to save them?” His words reminded Halle that Andrius had also saved Mayor Freely before, and now Hansel too.
How many influential figures had he saved?
Andrius simply ignored Jude’s sneers, unbothered.
Jude then handed Ford and Jennifer a contract. “Uncle Ford, Aunt Jennifer, this is a little present that I have prepared for you two. It’s not much of a profit, just around three to five million.”
Although he emphasized the number, he made it sound like the number was nothing.
Ford and Jennifer were over the moon. They took the contract and praised him, “Jude, you’ve really helped us big time!”
“Thank you, Jude!”
Jennifer said passionately, “Jude, you should come visit us more often in the future. You don’t need to be courteous to us. Make yourself feel at home.”
“This is nothing.” Jude shook his head without being too concerned. “Unfortunately, the Golden Dragon project from the local government has been taken away, or else we would have earned a lot more.” The Golden Dragon project?
Both Ford and Jennifer swallowed nervously when they heard the name. A hint of regret flashed in their
eyes.
Andrius noticed it, and a thought rushed into his mind. He asked Halle softly, “Is the government project that important to your family?”
“It is.” Halle nodded and explained, “Government projects usually have a large profit margin, and its reputation says it all. There’s no breach of contract or delays in payment.
“More importantly, government projects usually receive help from all the departments. It will progress smoothly and also provide us with a large benefit. It’s like winning the jackpot for a family business.”
Andrius instantly understood the situation. He said to Halle, “If that’s the case, I’ll ask someone to send over an ongoing government project.”
Jude overheard his words and scoffed.
He sneered at Andrius, “Andrius, do you really think you run the government? Government projects are not some presents that you can simply give away. I guess ignorance is bliss.”
Ford and Jennifer looked at Andrius suspiciously.
“Hmph.” Andrius scoffed. He argued, “If I’m able to bring her a government contract, then you must stay away from Halle. What do you say? Wanna bet?”
He was not trying to win Halle’s heart or whatever, but she kept using him as an excuse, and it started to get annoying. Therefore, he wanted to get rid of Jude once and for all so that he could be free.
“If you want to make a fool out of yourself, be my guest.” Jude cackled and argued, “Let me make myself clear. If you can’t provide them with a government contract, then stay away from the Fullberries and never see Halle again!”
Andrius got Jude’s promise, so he pulled his phone out and dialed a number.
“Marcus, bring me a government contract for an ongoing project. Bring it to the Fullberries‘ estate.”
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“Marcus? Jude laughed when he heard the name. He ridiculed, “Andrius, did you just call the mayor?” Andrius chuckled. “Yeah. What’s wrong with that?”
“Nope. I just want to laugh.” Jude ridiculed, “You really know how to pretend, eh? You even call Mayor Freely Marcus? Tsk, tsk, tsk. I bet you have spent all your energy on acting cool.”
Andrius did not care about the man’s sneers.
Halle, on the other hand, had hope for Andrius. She knew about Andrius‘ and the mayor’s relationship, so it might really work.
Ford and Jennifer looked at Andrius with increased contempt.
He was a nameless man from the mountain, foolish enough to lose the opportunity of a lifetime, and was now boasting like he could tell the mayor to deliver him a government contract.
It was an insult to their intellect!
However, since Andrius said that he would leave Halle if he could not bring the contract over, so the two of them decided to wait and see how it turned out.
Ten minutes went by.
Jude’s patient wore thin. He looked at his Vacheron Constantin and said, “Andrius, ten minutes have come and gone. Where is your government contract? If you can’t do it, stop acting like you can. You can’t just leave us waiting forever, right?”
His words attracted Ford and Jennifer’s attention. They echoed, “Andrius, if you are not capable enough, keep your mouth shut!”
Jennifer pointed at Andrius and said in annoyance, “If no one is coming, stop wasting our time. Get out and don’t even see Halle again!”
Ford added coldly, “Andrius, if you are a man, keep your promise and leave Halle!”
Halle started to get nervous.
Her parents had no idea who Andrius was, but she had a clue.
She asked Andrius softly, “Andrius, why don’t you call Mayor Freely and see when he is coming?”
Andrius called Marcus again and then said, “He’s coming in five minutes.”
“Five minutes… Fine. I’ll give you another five minutes.” Jude grinned maliciously. “After five minutes, you can stop deluding yourself.”
Then, he looked at his watch again.
Five minutes went by, but Marcus had not arrived.
“Andrius, what else do you have to say for yourself?” Jude sneered at Andrius with a contemptuous look. It’s been five minutes already. Now, you cannot see Halle again, or…”
When Jude was threatening Andrius, he spotted someone familiar coming over. He looked and focused on the person and realized it was indeed Marcus, Mayor Freely!
Jude strode over to the mayor with a flattering smile. He stretched his hand out and said respectfully,” Mayor Freely, hi! I’m Jude, Zack Carver’s son! The chairman of Carver Enterprises!”
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He did not consider the fact that the mayor came because of Andrius.
The Fullberries‘ estate was several kilometers from the city council, and Mayor Freely came here on foot. The distance would have taken more than fifteen minutes by car if the traffic was smooth.
Walking would take at least an hour!
Jude simply thought that Mayor Freely was passing by and spotted him.
Marcus nodded but did not say a word.
Jude would not miss the chance to flatter someone as influential as the mayor. With a quick thought, he came up with a plan.
“Mayor Freely, you have no idea what just happened here. Someone bragged that he can make you deliver a government contract to him with just a call…” Jude said as he tried to gloat at Andrius.
Marcus‘ patience wore thin. He pushed Jude away and went over to Andrius. With an apologetic look, he said, “Mr. Moonshade, I’m so sorry that I am late. The traffic at the bridge was terrible. I had to come on foot.”
His words stunned Ford and Jennifer.
The mayor actually came because of Andrius.
“It’s not too late,” Andrius said without being too concerned.
“Thank goodness. That’s great to know.” Marcus breathed a sigh of relief.
He then walked over to Ford and took a contract out from his briefcase. “Mr. Fullberry, this is a
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Ford’s hand was shaking when he took the contract from Marcus.
When he had the contract in his hand, he briefly went through it before he signed his name on it. He stammered, “l–it’s all good! It’s all good!”
Marcus was the city’s mayor. One word and the Fullberries would be doomed, so there was no point for Marcus to tinker with the contract.
The two of them then went Inside, leaving Andrius and Halle alone.
“Andrius…”
On the way back, Halle happily said, “My parents like you a lot. Why don’t we go get married after your deal with Luna is over?”
“Huh?”
The company once belonged to the Hendersons.
It was one of the Hendersons‘ primary companies. Its resources and connections were great, and it was considered one of the rising companies in the industry.
If Andrius had not forcefully retired Anthony during the inauguration ceremony, Riverfront Entertainment would have grown into a money tree for the Hendersons.
Should the Crestfalls take over and manage it properly, it should be able to grow stronger without any hindrance.
It was all made possible because of his efforts in guarding the country back at the Western Frontline.
The two of them went to the elevator to check into their respective rooms.
Luna turned around and saw a man in a floral shirt and loose pants with a pair of glasses on his face, seemingly on vacation.
“Jeremy? It’s been a while. Hi. How are you doing?” Luna politely greeted him.
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The man invited Luna out for dinner in his face and was completely ignored!
What had he become?
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